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Antique Wax Over Chalk Paint: A How To Guide for Beginners

09/25/2017 By Deborah T

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I was recently given an old handmade decorative shelf, so I'm sharing the results of my first attempt chalk painting an antique wax finish to give this old shelf a makeover. While I've chalk painted several projects, I've always done the clear or white wax, so the antique look is a first for me! A friend recently gave me an old handmade decorative corner shelf. It looked old … [Read more...] about Antique Wax Over Chalk Paint: A How To Guide for Beginners

Affordable DIY Project: Yard Sale Leftover Turned Into Charming “Welcome” Chair for Under $10

06/09/2017 By Deborah T

entryway chair

I recently drove past a yard sale that was ending and stopped, only to find a yard sale leftover piece that I thought could be easily turned into a charming "welcome" chair for my foyer. It had a $2 price tag on it. An affordable DIY project can usually be found easily at a yard sale. I use this chair to decorate an empty spot near my backdoor. Its welcoming, cheerful … [Read more...] about Affordable DIY Project: Yard Sale Leftover Turned Into Charming “Welcome” Chair for Under $10

From Scrap Heap to Chic: Discarded Kitchen Cart Upcycled Into A Bar Cart

05/30/2017 By Deborah T

upcycled bar cart

A few weeks ago, I found a vintage 1950s kitchen utility cart in the scrap metal pile at our county trash drop off point. I decided to "rescue" it and turn a DIY upcycle into a chic bar cart. It's going to work perfectly to serve cocktails, wine, or coffee. My patio area is covered to keep it out of the weather, but it's rather small. I'm always looking for multi-use pieces … [Read more...] about From Scrap Heap to Chic: Discarded Kitchen Cart Upcycled Into A Bar Cart

Rust Bucket Bike Gets New Life As A Planter

08/07/2016 By Deborah T

upcycled bike

I love container gardening.  I love the flexibility of moving around containers, changing plantings throughout the season, and being able to set them up as cute displays around my yard. A few weeks ago, I told my husband that I wanted to convert an old bicycle into a planter. We were trying to decide how, if we did this, we would be able to make it stand up.  The … [Read more...] about Rust Bucket Bike Gets New Life As A Planter

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